An unforgettable and heart-wrenching story of love, betrayal and family secrets. In colonial India a young woman finds herself faced with an impossible choice, the consequences of which will echo through the generations...
1928. In British-ruled India, headstrong Sita longs to choose her own path, but her only destiny is a good marriage. After a chance meeting with a Crown Prince leads to a match, her family's status seems secured and she moves into the palace, where peacocks fill the gardens and tapestries adorn the walls. But royal life is far from simple, and her failure to provide an heir makes her position fragile. Soon Sita is on the brink of losing everything, and the only way to save herself could mean betraying her oldest friend...
2000. When Priya's marriage ends in heartbreak, she flees home to India and the palace where her grandmother, Sita, once reigned as Queen. But as grandmother and granddaughter grow closer, Priya has questions. Why is Sita so reluctant to accept that her royal status ended with Independence? And who is the mysterious woman who waits patiently at the palace gates day after day? Soon Priya uncovers a secret Sita has kept for years - and which will change the shape of her life forever...
A breathtaking journey through India from British rule to Independence and beyond; a world of green hills, cardamom-scented air, and gold thread glinting in the sun, brought to life by Renita D'Silva's exquisite writing. If you love Kathryn Hughes, Dinah Jefferies or Kristin Hannah, this is the novel for you.
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Автор: Alexander Renita D. Название: Just Breathe: Leading Myself One Breath at a Time ISBN: 1796070149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781796070149 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4137.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Everyone is a leader, even if you're just leading yourself ... the most difficult leadership job Just Breathe is a compilation of my thoughts, observations, experiences, and even questions, sprinkled with truth from others about leading yourself. At the end of each entry, I invite you to meditate on the main takeaways, using controlled breathing to inhale what is to remain and exhale what needs to be released. My hope and prayer is that these words will prompt your reflection on the topics shared and encourage you to think intentionally, so that you gain the momentum to move forward in your life and your leadership.
Автор: Sims Renita Название: Bubblegum Boy ISBN: 1642146129 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781642146127 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2062.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Bubblegum Boy is a simple, cute, little bedtime story inspired by three highly energetic little boys who would rather be up playing than sleeping Renita knew that the rambunctious crew enjoyed hearing the story of Bubblegum Boy routinely but never really thought of just how much they enjoyed it until one day, while visiting the library, one of the kids said, "I want to check out Bubblegum Boy. Where is it?" She knew at that moment the great potential there was in making this story into a book for all children to enjoy
Автор: D`Silva Renita Название: Stolen Girl ISBN: 1909490547 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781909490543 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2941.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Akridge Renita L. Название: Getting the Short End of the Stick: Poems and Reflections ISBN: 1480877093 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781480877092 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1240.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Renita Akridge knows from personal experience that getting the short end of the stick in life does not mean that any of us are powerless, but instead that we are powerful. It does not mean that we are in a hopeless situation, but instead filled with hope. It does not signify that we no longer have a purpose, but instead is designed to help steer us to our purpose. In a collection of motivational poems, Akridge shares reflections geared toward those seeking new ways to cope with life's greatest obstacles. Akridge identifies common struggles and pitfalls for those desiring to live according to God's ways while providing gentle encouragement and time-tested wisdom for the discouraged and downtrodden. Throughout this volume, Akridge invites others to keep Jesus by their sides as they transition from the darkness of despair to the beautiful light of positive change. Getting the Short End of the Stick is a collection of motivational poetry and reflections that focuses on helping others embrace their faith and inner-strength and rise above their challenges in life.
Автор: D`silva, Renita Название: Sister`s promise ISBN: 1910751146 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781910751145 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2389.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: D`silva, Renita Название: The forgotten daughter ISBN: 190949027X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781909490277 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2941.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Originally published in 1982, this title aimed to strengthen the meagre base on which memory theories rested at the time. It challenges old assumptions and introduces new concepts, foremost the notion of singularity, as they become necessary to understand traces adequately. Some research data of the past was found in need of reinterpretation. The result is a new theory of the memory trace.
1929. When a passionate love affair threatens to leave Lucy in disgrace, she chooses a respectable marriage over a life of shame. With her husband, coffee plantation owner James, she travels to her new home in India, leaving her troubled past behind her.
Everything in India is new to Lucy, from the jewel-coloured fabrics to the exotic spices. When her path crosses that of Gowri, a young woman who tends the temple on the plantation's edge, Lucy is curious to find out more about her, and the events that lead her to live in isolation from her family...
Now. With her career in shatters and her heart broken by the man she thought was her future, Kayva flees from bustling Mumbai to her hometown. A crumbling temple has been discovered in a village nearby, and with it letters detailing its tragic history - desperate pleas from a young woman called Gowri.
As Kavya learns of Gowri and Lucy's painful story, she begins to understand the terrible sacrifices that were made and the decision the two women took that changed their lives forever. Can the secrets of the past help Kavya to rebuild her life?
A breath-taking journey through the rolling hills of India, deep into the secrets hidden within a family. For fans of Santa Montefiore, Dinah Jefferies and Victoria Hislop.
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'I have loved every single novel by Renita I have had the opportunity to read and this was no exception. She weaves a magical tale of another world and culture which is as fascinating as it is moving... Unforgettable reading.' Consumer reviewer
'A story that will keep resonating in my head and heart for a long time... It swept me away in a world full of hurt and pain, courage, strength and love. It showed a world full of colour and darkness, choices and lack of them, a world of extremes... I cannot do anything but have praise for this book.' 5* Eccentric Lady
'This novel bursts with rich, sensual descriptions of southern India... All the women are fully rounded characters with well-developed personal histories, and the narrative skips briskly along as it ensnares readers in a story designed to keep them up far too late.' 4* Reading the Past; Historical Novel Society
Автор: Coleman Renita, Wu Denis Название: Image and Emotion in Voter Decisions: The Affect Agenda ISBN: 1498514030 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498514033 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 6683.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book was designed to make a contribution to our understanding of how and why people make the decisions they do at the polls. Coleman and Wu analyze a decade of research to examine how the media`s image presentation of political candidates influences voting at both the aggregate and individual level.
Автор: Lewis Renita Название: The Issue of Blood & Living with Fibroids ISBN: 099774510X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997745108 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3276.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Towns Renita Название: Life After the Ghetto ISBN: 0984439722 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984439720 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2412.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
